Vocabulary Browser
Browse and learn Japanese words organized by JLPT level
transcendental philosophy
win by discarding nothing but terminal and honor tiles in an otherwise drawn round
place where raindrops fall from the eaves
Emperor Taishล (1879-1926, reigned 1912-1926)
bell-ringing (at a temple)
target (e.g. to aid navigation)
parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
red-light district
crony capitalism
nationwide instantaneous alert system
Argument for Leaving Asia
internal rotation (rotating a limb towards the midline of the body)
traditional Japanese steel (e.g. used in swords)
stretched tire (tyre)
bite-sized morsels wrapped in nori
Buddhist calendar
Battle of Kamakura (Genkล War; 1333)
focusing on only one thing
to soothe one's soul
to weaken (of willpower, solidarity, etc.)
you can't judge someone until you've spent time with them
omniscient point of view (in narration)
flag state (of a vessel or aircraft)
things that come together can also come apart
to be read like an open book
consolidated financial statement
yearning
crown plate (armor, building, shipbuilding, etc.)
post-truth
to be blown inside out (of an umbrella)